January 29, 2026

odisha

Public Hearing Signals Shift Toward Community-Focused Mining in Odisha

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Residents demand stronger rehabilitation, environmental safeguards as MCL’s Balabhadra coal project moves forward Bhubaneswar : In a development that underscores Odisha’s changing approach to mining governance, the public hearing for Mahanadi Coalfields Limited’s (MCL) proposed Balabhadra open cast project concluded on Friday with affected communities emphasising fair rehabilitation and environmental protection over outright opposition. The…

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BHEL Secures ₹6,650-Crore NTPC Order for Odisha Thermal Power Project

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1×800 MW Darlipali Stage-II Unit to Boost State’s Power Infrastructure Bhubaneswar: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has bagged a major contract from NTPC Limited for developing the 1×800 MW Darlipali Supercritical Thermal Power Project, Stage-II, in Sundargarh district of Odisha. The company announced that it received the Notification of Award (NOA) for the project, valued…

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Odisha Police Pushes for Stronger Railway & Coastal Security

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DGP stresses modernisation, technology adoption, and enhanced field readiness at state-level workshop Bhubaneswar: Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania said that professional competence, timely preparedness, and better coordination remain central to delivering effective policing, especially in key security domains such as railways and the coastline. Khurania was speaking at the inauguration of…

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Jakhapura Gets New Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal

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Odisha’s Industrial Belt to Benefit From Boost in Rail-Based Logistics Capacity Bhubaneswar: A new Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal (GCT) has been commissioned at Jakhapura in Jajpur district, giving a significant push to Odisha’s industrial logistics network. Developed under the Khurda Road division of the East Coast Railway (ECoR), the terminal strengthens the state’s position as…

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NLCIL Under Spotlight for Approving Cost Hike in Jharsuguda Resettlement Project

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Internal Objections Overridden as Resettlement Project Cost Rises by ₹33.78 Crore Bhubaneswar : A resettlement and rehabilitation (R&R) project meant to support families displaced by Neyveli Lignite Corporation of India Limited’s (NLCIL) thermal power plant in Jharsuguda has now triggered serious concerns over governance, transparency, and contract compliance within the PSU, reported the New Indian…

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Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Acquires Tata Steel’s Odisha Ferro Alloys Plant

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Company Approves ₹610-Crore Deal, Reports Q2 Results, and Declares Interim Dividend Bhubaneswar : Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (IMFA) on Tuesday announced that it will acquire Tata Steel’s ferro alloys plant located in Odisha, marking a major expansion move for the company’s core business. The decision was approved during the board meeting held on November…

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AIIMS Bhubaneswar Flags Neurotoxin in Odisha’s Cycad Plants

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Experts Warn of Possible Links Between Traditional Cycad-Based Foods and Neurological Disorders Bhubaneswar : In a major scientific development with far-reaching public health implications, researchers have detected BMAA (β-N-methylamino-L-alanine)—a suspected neurotoxin—in several species of ancient Cycad plants growing in Odisha’s forests, AIIMS Bhubaneswar announced in a press statement on Monday. The finding has sparked concern…

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Centre Releases ₹444 Crore to Strengthen Rural Governance in Odisha

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Funds to Support Development Activities and Civic Infrastructure Under 15th Finance Commission Grants Bhubaneswar : The Central Government has released over ₹444 crore to Odisha’s Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) under the 15th Finance Commission grants for the financial year 2025–26. The allocation is aimed at empowering rural local bodies to enhance civic amenities, infrastructure, and…

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Jio Strengthens Market Leadership in Odisha with Record Subscriber Growth

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Adds 1.96 lakh new users in September, expanding 4G and 5G dominance across the state Bhubaneswar: Reliance Jio has reinforced its position as the most preferred digital service provider in Odisha, achieving yet another milestone in subscriber growth and network expansion. According to the latest telecom subscription data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of…

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Odisha’s GST Growth Defies Trends, Signals Economic Revival Post-Reforms

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State records second-highest-ever GST collection in October amid national slowdown and tax rate cuts Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s fiscal momentum continues to gain strength as the state recorded its second-highest-ever net GST collection in October, signaling resilience and renewed consumption despite recent nationwide tax rate reductions. The development suggests that the impact of the Goods and Services…

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